Aaron Rodgers' father on QB's approach to COVID-19 vaccines: 'I'm proud Alvin Sr. was a great man, and a great father, and Aaron shows how strong their relationship was here. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Jones helped make sure the Packers didn't find themselves in that early hole. Sep 22, 2021, 8:34 AM. Jaguars won't spend big, but here are five players they could target in free agency, The most memorable pre-NFL draft workouts ever: Coaches, scouts, execs make their picks, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Raiders tag Josh Jacobs, the NFL's rushing leader. He taught me to believe in myself. Kurt Warner, Steve Smith Sr. and Adam Thielen break down QBs and WRs live on the field. Green Bay Packers RB Aaron Jones on Keeping Father's Memory Alive - Yahoo! But they needed to figure those things out without being 0-2 to start the season. I know hes there; hes got the best seat in the house. The Packers were awful in Week 1 and not much better to start Week 2. Jones' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died in April from COVID-19 complications. I believe thats HIPAA. Unquestionably, the Packers' RB is having one of those today. They never did. Aaron also said to expect some touchdown celebrations in honor of Alvin Sr. this season. The Lions fell apart after keeping the Monday night TV audience interested into the second half. The Green Bay Packers running back scored four times and propelled his team to a massive 35-17 win. Sept. 21 (UPI) --Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones lost a necklace containing his father's ashes while scoring a touchdown at Lambeau Field and said the precious item was found the next . The Jones brothers have been open through the years about how special their relationship with their father is, with Aaron even penning a column about Alvin Sr. for The Players Tribune on Fathers Day 2020. The 57-year-old spent his last days in an El Paso hospital. The cause of death. The Packers needed to bounce back, and for a while that was in doubt. GREEN BAY, Wis. (WSAW)- April 7th will be a day Aaron Jones will never forget. Green Bay Packers star running back Aaron Jones had a tough 2021, losing his father to the virus that has killed millions around the world. "I believe that's HIPAA, so I'm not even gonna get into that.". I can play with it on if I wanted to, things like that, and not have to worry about it falling out or anything like that. He was at every game, and before the game, I would go to a certain spot where he was sitting. The star quarterback has tested. Jones added that it was nice to have his brother Alvin in Green Bay for a few weeks while Alvin tried out for the Packers. Packers running back Aaron Jones was asked about quarterback Aaron Rodgers's vaccination status but refused to answer on Wednesday. A post shared by Aaron Jones (@showtyme_33). 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Alvin Jones Sr. had to flaunt No. Report: Prosecution Says Ruggs Was Driving 156MPH Before Crash, Browns' Mayfield Open to Working Things Out With OBJ. Alvin Jones Sr., the father of Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones and NFL linebacker Alvin Jones Jr., died Tuesday at the age of 57, according to Instagram posts from both of the. Aaron Jones Asked About Aaron Rodgers's Vaccination Situation Bret Bloomquist can be reached at 915-546-6359; bbloomquist@elpasotimes.com; @Bretbloomquist on Twitter. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED is a registered trademark of ABG-SI LLC. Riley Keough as Daisy Jones. All Rights Reserved. Unfortunately, Jones lost the necklace. Jones dodged that question but happily offered up Demi Lovato as his dream date, then tweeted a date request to Lovato that went viral. Aaron Jones reflects publicly on passing of father Alvin Jones Sr. for "They take hair or ashes, and they turn it into diamonds. For the first time since his passing, Jones opened up about the loss of his father and got emotional describing the man that meant so much to his family, as well as the city of El Paso. "To me, that's like the MVP award for the NFL off-the-field. The latest Packers news straight to your inbox! Aaron Rodgers still estranged from his Chico parents: report "I think he'd be very proud of me, tell me to continue to work and this is only the beginning," Jones told Salters after the game. He earned it, and it is well-deserved. The Right Wing Is Rallying Around Novak Djokovic Over Vaccine Stance Heres what Jones wrote about how Alvin Sr. taught him to deal with racism: He always told me, when theyre just words, to be the bigger man. Aaron Jones is the most lovable player in Packers history. Although his season come to an abrupt and surprising ending on Jan. 22 after the Packers lost to the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC divisional playoff game, Jones is glad that his dad didn't have to miss it. Jones said he was wearing a chain that had a football containing his father's ashes, and he lost it in the end zone after one of his touchdowns. He revealed this in an interview after the game. Jones is the son of two retired U.S. Army sergeant majors. In June, the Player's Tribune ran the following homage written by Aaron Jones about his father: Said Jones, who has led the Packers in rushing in each of the past three years. Aaron Rodgers' Dad Supports Athlete After Vaccine Comments - People He would often times accompany his father to physicaltraining sessions and volunteered at many youth military events and received multiple awards. Aaron Rodgers vaccine status unclear - WISN Necklace containing ashes of Aaron Jones' father found in Green - UPI Some nights, Im there with them at their houses on their couches, he said through tears. Alvin Jones, Sr., Aaron's father, died earlier this year, April 6. Packers running back Aaron Jones announced on his Instagram Wednesday afternoon that his father Alvin, Sr. has passed away. He never missed a home or away game during their collegiate careers at the University of Texas-El Paso and kept up the tradition when Jones joined the Packers, often captured on national TV broadcasts celebrating his sons big plays or touchdowns. It's something we have talked about, so just to be even nominated for [the Walter Payton] was an honor. For the first time since his passing, Jones opened up about the loss of his father and got emotional describing the man that meant so much to his family, as well as the city of El Paso. Father of Aaron Jones, Alvin Sr., died of complications from COVID-19 So Jones played with a necklace with a football-shaped medallion that contained his dad's ashes inside. Thats what this game is all about is having your brothers all around you.. 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With the Detroit Lions playing two safeties deep most of the game to take away Aaron Rodgers' passing game to Davante Adams, the Packers decided that they'd run with Jones until the Lions stopped him. NFL Network reporter Ian Rapoport said Rodgers was not vaccinated. To me, that was amazing.". 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Aaron said during a Nov. 5 appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" that he was allergic to an ingredient in the mRNA vaccines (which include Pfizer and Moderna). Aaron Jones honors late father with 4 TDs on 'MNF,' reveals he lost Aaron Jones had a heartbreaking family update for Packers fans on Wednesday. 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Aaron Rodgers ' father came out in support of his son after the Green Bay Packers star admitted he used homeopathic and other forms of treatment instead of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. 0:00 0:21 Alvin Jones Sr., the father of former UTEP football stars Aaron and Alvin Jones Jr., died at age 57, according to a post on Aaron Jones' Instagram account. Jones spoke beautifully for over four minutes about his father, adding that there are goals for his career only he and his father have discussed. Aaron Jones returns to the field with a heavy heart after his father's Copyright 2021 WSAW. Alvin Jones Sr., father of Aaron and Alvin Jones Jr., dies at 57 Jones will continue his journey of finding the end zone because thats his sanctuary. https://t.co/PsJW9vkPR9. There are few perfect days in life. ", Alvin Jones Sr. died of COVID-19 complications at age 56. He has been following the COVID-19 protocols for those who are unvaccinated." ESPN's Rob Demovsky reports "The NFL has considered Rodgers as unvaccinated since the start of the season, sources. "So, before my final nail gets put in my cancel culture casket, I think I would like to set the record straight on so many of the blatant lies that are out there about myself. Aaron added to those feelings about his father on Tuesday, making it clear how close he was with Alvin Sr., and how much they meant to each other. When asked what he would've said to his father after a game like Monday's, Aaron Jones replied: "Just go home and tell him: 'I did it, Dad. Jones' father, Alvin Jones Sr., died on April 6, 2021, of complications from COVID-19. Jones' father . "I thought it would be a great way to honor my father," Jones tells PEOPLE. Aaron Jones was instrumental in the Green Bay Packers' 35-17 Week 2 victory over the Detroit Lions, finding the end zone a jaw-dropping four times during the prime-time contest.The veteran back . Join the Heavy on Packers newsletter here! Can I legally marry my cousin in Wisconsin? Jones finished the night with a career-best 155 receiving yards and another 67 rushing yards, and Alvin Sr. was there for it, loving every minute. The Lions got a couple early Jared Goff touchdowns, including a brilliant pass-and-catch to T.J. Hockenson in the back corner of the end zone, to take a 14-7 lead. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Green Bay Packers' Aaron Rodgers walks off the field after an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Green Bay, Wis. He taught me to keep God first that with God, anything is possible. He did add that he was in full support of his quarterback and said he wouldn't consider a person not getting vaccinated selfish. And the truth for me is that Ive had a bigger man to look up to all my life, setting the example, leading the way. In Jones post, he says his father has not missed a game of his in nine years. After leaving college early for the NFL draft Jones ended up fulfilling a promise he made to his parents and graduated college. Alvin Jones Sr., who was the father of Aaron, died from COVID complications on April 6, according to the El Paso Times. He said the grounds crew was looking for it. "Getting the opportunity to work alongside Aaron and his family to celebrate the impact Alvin Sr. had on those around him is an absolute honor," Archer tells PEOPLE. There will be games in which the Packers throw it a ton, and Rodgers and Adams combine for a ton of yards. Opinion: Aaron Rodgers isn't a victim of 'woke mob.' Packers RB Aaron Jones honors late father with 4 TDs in rout of Lions They pounded Jones in the run game, and he kept the chains moving. Aaron Rodgers' father decries quarterback's 'haters' amid COVID vax pic.twitter.com/KOFAMpBJQl, Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) October 28, 2019. : Packers pic.twitter.com/6bZMx9FJb8, The rest of my career is dedicated to my father, Jones said. I just got off the phone with the Jones family. Jones, whose father Alvin Sr. died in March of COVID, said this doesn't affect Rodgers' status as a leader of the team and said he didn't view Rodgers' decision not to get vaccinated as a. Aaron Rodgers isn't a victim of 'woke mob.' The latest Packers news straight to your inbox! Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. Jones HIPAA answer also trended onTwitter, with most commenters making the point that HIPAA doesnt apply to individuals. Jones, whose father Alvin Sr. died in March of COVID, said this doesn't affect Rodgers' status as a leader of the team and said he didn't view Rodgers' decision not to get vaccinated as a selfish decision. View this post on. The running back is leaning on his teammates, but there is one thing he is keeping to himself. That forced the Packers to be patient. He showed me how a mans supposed to be a man. Probably after his second touchdown. However, the RB was not unhappy about it. Monday was a game made for Jones, and he came through. I know its something that he would want me to continue to do it.. Opinion: Aaron Rodgers has COVID. He lied about being vaccinated, and My dad is the greatest man Ive ever encountered. Please logout and login again. According to a Fox Sports: NFL package from last December, Jones Sr. spent 28 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a Command Sergeant Major. "That's why I think this [Eterneva] diamond, it'll be even closer to me. "Thank you to him. Running back has 4 TDs playing for dad who died of COVID Nothing got as personal, though, as what he wrote for The Players Tribune last summer. But though she plays captivating pop star Daisy Jones in "Daisy Jones & The Six," Keough admitted she wasn't much . Its something I left with my dad, said Jones. I think if more people knew about it, they would choose to do the same.". Aaron Jones, Kenny Clark Sound Off on Aaron Rodgers Criticism "That's not for me to say," Jones said on if he knew of Rodgers's vaccination status before Wednesday's news. "They created a pocket [in my jersey] so it wouldn't fall out," Jones adds.